Ignition Switch problems of the 2004 Honda Pilot

Ignition switch would not turn with key inserted and now the door locks have the same problem.

Key switch failure after interlock was replaced (Honda recall) key gets stuck in ignition won't turn or start vehicle. Honda recommends new key which will work 3-4 weeks then tell you you need new ignition switch. Honda admits interlock failure causes additional wear to key switch and key switch failure but only recalled and fixed interlock pin and no parts that were damaged by failure of the interlock pin. This has been ongoing problem with Pilots from 2002-2013. Even if key switch is replaced you are advised it will fail again in 4-5 years per Honda dealer.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system), however, the contact stated that while parked and the vehicle was started, the key fell out of the ignition switch. The vehicle powered off. The contact stated that it took several attempts to restart the vehicle. The contact stated from that day, each time the vehicle was started, it would not start until after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the interlock lever and the ignition cylinders were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,685. Sw.

Stopped vehicle, turned off vehicle and removed key. Later got into car and started it up found it. Attempted again not in park and it was able to replicate it. Took vehicle to dealer, they were able to replicate it, wanted almost $850. 00 to repair and was told it was not considered a safety issue so there was no recall. They recommend the mechanical portion of the ignition switch be repaired. Unable to afford the repair so still occurring. Current mileage is 118,000+ miles.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while the engine was turned off and the gear selector was in the drive position, the ignition key released from the ignition switch unexpectedly when engaged. Suddenly, the vehicle rolled and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure was related to a defect within the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated there was a similar defect on a recall pertaining to the 2002 and 2003 model years under recall 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- the driver thought she put the a 2004 Honda Pilot in park, in a driveway which sits on a hill. The driver removed the key from the ignition. The contact later found that the vehicle had rolled down the hill and hit an object. The contact discovered that the vehicle was in neutral. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a bad ignition switch. The contact stated the key should not have been able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was in neutral. Updated 2/22/2007 - the manufacturer refused to fix the vehicle free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty.